MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ — The Arizona Department of Agriculture says poultry at a Maricopa County commercial farm have tested positive for avian flu.
The birds reportedly began showing signs of avian influenza last week, prompting samples to be taken and sent to laboratories for testing.
Positive confirmation of avian flu was received on Tuesday.
This is reportedly the second commercial farm located in Maricopa County with poultry that tested positive this month.
Earlier this year, ABC15 reported on cases of avian flu at Hickman’s.
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ — According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, avian flu has been detected in poultry at a commercial farm in Maricopa County.
Samples were collected and sent to labs for analysis after the birds reportedly started exhibiting symptoms of avian influenza last week. The avian flu was confirmed to be positive on Tuesday.
In this instance, the impacted poultry farm—which the company itself confirmed was Hickman’s Family Farms—has been placed under quarantine, and steps were apparently taken promptly to eradicate the virus.
There have been no indications of disease in humans, and eggs produced after the onset of clinical symptoms have not made their way into the food supply. Arizonan and national consumers can continue to have faith in the safety and quality of eggs and egg products, according to agricultural officials.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that there is little risk to the general public, with those who work directly with daily bird care being most at risk of exposure.
According to reports, this is the second commercial farm in Maricopa County with poultry that has tested positive this month. The second location’s name has not been verified by ABC15.
ABC15 covered Hickman’s avian flu cases earlier this year. During that time, the farm reported that the virus had caused the loss of over a million egg-laying hens (20 percent of its flock) at one operation.
This video player shows coverage from February 2025.
